You Can Do It! - Illustrated by Amy June Bates

Sep 28, 2026

Faith-driven children’s narrative centered on Tony Dungy and his little brother Linden. When Linden has a painful, embarrassing day at school, he struggles to focus and wonders what he wants to become. Tony encourages him with practical football support and heartfelt guidance grounded in family teachings and trust in God. The story emphasizes perseverance, hope, and dreaming big even when outcomes feel unexpected.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time49 min

AccessFree to download

Summary

Linden’s Bad Day at School

Family Encouragement and Prayerful Guidance

Tony’s Support Through Sports

The*1 New York Times Bestsclling Author TONY DUNGYYouCanDo It!Illustrated byAmy June Bates $16.99 US $19.99 CAN Ac Tony Dungy grew up in a home encouraged by hisparents to have faith ...anddream big!Tony knew early onthat football was going to behis dream.His sisters,Sherriand Lauren,always knew thatbecoming a nurse and a doctorwere their dreamS for the future.But his younger brother,Linden,Couldn't Seem to find a dream ofhis own...until a very Specialday when he stops being a classclown and becomes a kid on amission.And Tony is always thereto encourage him ...well,in abig brother Sort of way. Devoted father,respectedmentor,and head coach of the2006 Super Bowl championS,TonyDungy reminds kids of all agesto trust in God and dream big,because thoSe dreamS may beanswered in very unexpectedwayS. 4Chlaran'-1oc-o²h-Month ub 2lectlon A Dprsclong Book cluh e # WITHDRAWN SKOKIE PUBLC LIBRARY 31232003189778 JAN 2009 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,and your plans will succeed.PROVERBS 16:3(NIV) To my parents,Wilbur and CleoMae Dungy,who helped us to dream.And to my wife,Lauren,who is doing the same for our children一T.D. To Will,John,Tay,and the Toad—my “little”brothers一A.J.B. # LITTLE SIMON INSPIRATIONS An imprint of Simon &Schuster Children's Publishing Division1230 Avenue of the Americas,New York,New York 10020 Text copyright 2008 by Tony Dungy.Illustrations copyright 2008 by Amy June Bates.Published in association with the literary agency of Legacy,LLC,Winter Park,FL 32789. All rights reserved,including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. LITTLE SIMON INSPIRATIONS is a registered trademark of Simon &Schuster,Inc.,and associatedcolophon is a trademark of Simon &Schuster,Inc.Manufactured in the United States of America First Edition 24681097531 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dungy,Tony.You can do it/by Tony Dungy;illustrated by Amy June Bates.—1st ed.p.cm.Summary:Faith and the support of a loving family help Linden when he is upset over being the only one in his class or at home who does not know what he wants to be when he grows up. ISBN-13:978-1-4169-5461-3 ISBN-10:1-4169-5461-9 [1.Ability-Fiction.2.Familylife-Fiction.3.Schools-Fiction. 4.Christian life-Fiction.]1.Bates,Amy June,ill.II.Title.PZ7.D9187You 2008 [E]-dc22 2007042313 # You Can DoIt! By Tony DungyIllustrated by Amy June Bates LITTLE SIMON INSPIRATIONSNew York London Toronto Sydney SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY Tony's little brother,Linden,was having a bad day atschool. To begin with,his tooth hurt.A lot. And then in the middle of class Linden touched hisSore cheek,and he accidentally made a big,loud noisethat sounded like...a duck quacking.Everyone startedlaughing at him.Except his teacher,MrS.Lee,who Saidhis parents could expect a call tonight. All this made it hard for Linden to concentrate on thelesson.Mrs.Lee went around the room asking everyonewhat they dreamed of being Someday. Tony tried to cheer up Linden on the way home. "Hey,Linden,why don't you go out for a long passjust like I taughtyou?"Tony called out as he pulled the football from under his arm. The ball spiraled through the air in a perfect arch and landed inLinden's armS with a Soft thud.Linden waved the ball proudly. "Maybe Someday I'll be as good in Sports as you are,"he Said toTony as they continued to walk home.Linden knew his brother hopedto become a football player when he grew up.Tony could alreadythrow a football so far and high,you might as well pack a Snack toeat while waiting for it to come back down. Tony playfully punched Linden's arm."That's cool,little brother,but remember what Mom and Dad always tell us....” "I know,I know,"Linden Said."whatever it is thatyou want to do,you can do it.Trust God and dreambig!"But Linden wondered if playing football wasreally what he wanted to do.

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What message does the story emphasize about dreams and faith?

The story highlights trusting in God and dreaming big, while remembering that what you hope for may be answered in unexpected ways through faith and support from family.

Sep 28, 2026

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